• SESSION I — JULY 7–18
• SESSION II — JULY 21–AUGUST 1
• Liturgical Workshop: July 14-18
• Course Descriptions
• Logistical Information (Travel, Deadlines, Registration, Housing, etc.)
• Graduate Degrees Program Handbook
• Click here for a registration form you can print and mail for DMIN/STM Level Courses.
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• Preaching the Hidden Treasures of Mark’s Gospel (morning classes)
  The Rev. Canon Kenneth E. Bailey, Th.D. D.D.
  Formerly Research Professor of Middle Eastern New Testament Studies in the Ecumenical Institute for New Testament Studies in Jerusalem;
  The Rev Canon J. Douglas McGlynn, D. Min.
  Professor of Parish Ministry & Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Nashotah House

• Loving God, Loving One Another: The Spiritual Teaching of Aelred of Rievaulx (afternoon classes)
  Marsha L. Dutton, Ph.D.
  Professor of Medieval Literature, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

• History and Theology of Priestly Spirituality (evening classes)
  The Rev. Greg Peters, Ph.D.
  Associate Professor of Medieval and Spiritual Theology, Torrey Honors Institute, Biola University, La Mirada, California

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• Preaching from the Old Testament (morning classes)
  Allen P. Ross, Th.D., Ph.D.
  Professor of Divinity, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama

• Congregational Revitalization—A skill based approach to Parish Growth and Vitality (morning classes)
  The Rev. Alan Hansen
  President of ACTS 29 Ministries, Atlanta, Georgia. 

• The Anglican Prayer Book Tradition: a relic of the past or a possibility for the future? (afternoon classes)
  The Rev. Arnold W. Klukas, Ph.D.
  Professor of Liturgics and Ascetical Theology Nashotah House

• Starting and Growing New Congregations for the 21st Century (evening classes)
  The Rev. Thomas Herrick
  Executive Director of the Titus Institute for Church Planting and Director of Church Planting, Anglican Communion Network

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The Rev. Arnold W. Klukas, Ph.D.
Professor of Liturgics and Ascetical Theology Nashotah House

A practical workshop for worship leaders who want to enhance their liturgical skills by learning worship in the Anglican tradition. (not for credit: CEU's only)

Taste, See, & Learn:

• to use the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, 1982 Hymnal and other resources in planning and leading worship in an Episcopal/Anglican parish.
• To understand the vocabulary of Anglican worship
• to understand the theology of the Book of Common Prayer as both catholic and evangelical
• to appropriate the history and piety of Episcopal/Anglican worship, both Anglo-Catholic and Evangelical, traditional and modern.

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BE 202 – Preaching the Hidden Treasures of Mark’s Gospel
Most candidates for Nashotah House’s Doctor of Ministry will, beginning with the Advent following this course, be preaching from Lectionary B which features the Gospel of Mark. This course will provide students with (1) an opportunity to dig deeply into texts from that Cycle and find in it hidden treasures under the learned guidance of a world-class scholar who brings to his teaching of the New Testament scriptures a unique combination of astute scholarly acumen and forty years of immersion in the largely unchanged village culture of the Middle East from which they arose; and (2) a carefully crafted seminar in which they will be assisted by a preacher of long experience in the crafting of immediately usable sermons that arise from that study. In short – an immersion in Mark, new insights into sermon construction and a head start on next year’s preaching. (Biblical Exposition)

The Rev. Canon Kenneth E. Bailey, Th.D. D.D., is, by any definition a world-class scholar of the New Testament. Founder and sometime Director of the Institute for Middle Eastern New Testament Studies in Beirut, for ten years Research Professor of Middle Eastern New Testament Studies in the Ecumenical Institute for New Testament Studies in Jerusalem, he is much in demand as lecturer in Anglican Reformed, Lutheran and Roman Catholic circles in Europe, North America and the Middle East. Dr Bailey is author of numerous books and articles including his soon-to-be published and almost certainly seminal book of essays titled Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes. Now retired to Pennsylvania, he serves as Canon Theologian of the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

The Rev Canon J. Douglas McGlynn, D. Min., is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Parish Ministry at Nashotah House. He has been Rector of parishes in Missouri, Kansas, Hawaii and Pennsylvania and is in much demand as preacher and teacher. He serves as Canon Theologian of the Diocese of Jos in the Anglican Church of Nigeria.

AT 208 – Loving God, Loving One Another: The Spiritual Teaching of Aelred of Rievaulx
This course will explore the spiritual teaching of the twelfth-century English Cistercian abbot, Aelred of Rievaulx. Aelred’s Incarnational theology will be the focus of our reading and discussion as we explore his meditative narrative of the life, passion, and resurrection of Christ and his dialogue explaining the way God places his own unity within human love and friendship. Readings will include four of Aelred’s short treatises and several of his sermons as well as the spiritual biography of Aelred written by his secretary, Walter Daniel. Secondary readings will be recommended for background reading and research. Each student will keep a reading journal, give one seminar presentation, and write two interpretive essays. (Ascetical Theology)

Dr. Marsha L. Dutton is a professor of medieval literature at Ohio University who has for many years done research on the works of twelfth-century English Cistercian writers, especially Aelred of Rievaulx. She is an Episcopalian lay woman and ecumenist who has just completed 15 years on the Anglican-Roman Catholic Consultation in the US (ARCUSA). Dr. Dutton earned her Ph.D. in English Language and Literature at University of Michigan (1981) and an M.A.T. in English Literature at University of Kansas in 1974. She currently serves as Associate Editor and Member, Editorial Board, for Cistercian Studies Quarterly.

CH 211 – History and Theology of Priestly Spirituality
This course will examine the historical role of the priesthood and its connection to the cura animarum (pastoral care) throughout Christian history. The course will examine the writings of Gregory the Great (The Pastoral Rule), Bernard of Clairvaux (Five Books on Consideration) and a selection of late medieval pastoral manuals and modern Anglican authors (such as Richard Baxter’s The Reformed Pastor). This course will show how the spirituality of a pastor is intimately connected to his/her pastoral work, giving serious consideration to current application of the historical texts. Each student will be required to answer the question, "what is my theology of pastoral care"? (Church History, Ascetical Theology)

The Rev. Dr. Greg Peters, Associate Professor of Medieval and Spiritual Theology in the Torrey Honors Program at Biola University, La Mirada, California. Dr. Peters earned his Ph.D. his at the University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto and prior to that study he earned M.A. degrees at both the School of Theology, St. John’s University, Collegeville, MN and at Dallas Theological Seminary.

BE 203 – Preaching from the Old Testament
This course will be a practical seminar in the interpretation and exposition of the Old Testament. The study will sharpen the skills of biblical preaching, focusing on the way to study the different types of literature in the Old Testament, prophetic oracles, biblical narratives, ancient laws and customs, prayers and praises, and proverbial wisdom literature. The goal will be to improve our ability to discover the timeless theological message in the texts and develop them into relevant and powerful messages for today. The time in class will be mainly devoted to the analysis and discussion of the meaning and message of selected texts from the Old Testament.(Biblical Exposition)

Allen Ross, Th.D, Ph.D. has since 2002 served as Professor of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School, an interdenominational seminary at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Ross, an Anglican, earned the Master of Theology and the Doctor of Theology degrees in Old Testament and Hebrew studies at Dallas Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. at Cambridge in Hebrew in the faculty of Divinity. In 1990 Allen joined the faculty of Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, where he served as Professor of Biblical Studies for ten years.

While Dr. Ross has been involved in a variety of ministries, both domestic and international over the years, teaching in four very different seminaries, and involving himself in a number of different churches and denominations (Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Episcopal, high church, low church, free church, independent church, traditional, and modern) his desire has remained constant, i.e. to work with people in all groups to help them develop a better understanding of the Holy Scriptures and to be able to deliver biblical and timely expositions. Allen’s top priority has always been the interpretation and exposition of Scripture, whether in writing, preaching, or teaching others how to study the Bible. His main areas of teaching remain in the interpretation and communication of the Word of God, especially the Old Testament.

Dr. Ross believes that today more than ever what the Church needs is the clear exposition of the Word of God empowered by the Spirit of God, and that it should not be unduly influenced by the many modern skeptical approaches to the Scriptures. It is God’s Word that changes lives; it is God’s Word that will bring lasting revival to the Church; and it is God’s Word that offers the only true hope for people in this troubled world. With this aim, Dr. Ross designs his classes, wherever they are taught, to train people in the study of the Scriptures, so that they will be changed, and so that they then will be able to expound the Word of God in turn to others.

CD 204 – Congregational Revitalization—A skill based approach to Parish Growth and Vitality

The course is specifically designed to provide practical models for ministry that address the challenge of numerical, spiritual and financial growth within the Anglican tradition. Our desire is to place in your hands the tools you need to transition congregations into vital and life giving centers of Christianity that are compelling and attractive. We also believe this can be done without compromising our Anglican identity, liturgical preferences and, worship styles.

This training is designed to develop ministry skills in the follow areas:

• Evangelism – Numerical Growth
• Discipleship – Spiritual Maturity in the Faith
• The Centrality of the Holy Spirit for Power in Ministry:
  • Christian Healing
  • Setting Captives Free
  • Dealing with Darkness, Satan, the Unseen Realm

In addition to these skills we spend time on vision, leadership, hearing from the Lord, clergy self care, managing congregational growth (job description, goals, annual review, hiring, firing, etc,) strategic planning, risk taking, dynamics of change, and other congregational development materials. (Congregational Development)

The Rev. Alan Hansen (M.Div.,Episcopal Theological Seminary, 1982) is President of ACTS 29 Ministries, in Atlanta.  He is a seasoned, 20-year veteran of parochial ministry with a remarkable track record of transitioning congregations from decline to vitality.  Out of his experience and his enthusiasm for learning, he has gleaned principles of real-life leadership that are valuable to clergy and laity alike.

Lit 212 – The Anglican Prayer Book Tradition: a relic of the past or a possibility for the future?
The course will begin with the 1549 BCP and discuss how it was Biblical, evolutionary rather than revolutionary, and completely compatible with Catholicity. Then each successive BCP would be examined for similar criteria up to the present. We will then discuss the “work” of the International Anglican Liturgical Commission [IALC]—a self-selected and liberal-agenda oriented group—and its deconstruction of the BCP tradition. We will end with the call for an Anglican Covenant and its reliance on the BCP 1662/1928 and the Articles of Religion and ask how viable this might (or might not) be. As a seminar it would include presentations by all the participants and might provide us with liturgical materials to publish [as in Grove Liturgical Texts]. (Liturgy)

The Rev. Dr. Arnold W. Klukas, Professor of Liturgics and Ascetical Theology, Nashotah House and Vicar of St. Mary the Virgin Chapel at Nashotah House and formerly Rector of Grace Church, Mt. Washington in Pittsburgh. He is a graduate of Yale Divinity School (M.Div., 1972) and the University of Pittsburgh (Ph.D., 1978).

CD 203 – Starting and Growing New Congregations for the 21st Century
This course will focus on the purpose, principles and practices involved in starting new congregations. Students will become familiar with the fundamental stages of church planting and their component parts, as well as engaging in certain support roles critical to the church planting process, such as assessment, training, coaching, and project management. This includes an examination of four major areas involved in starting new congregations: 1) discerning and articulating a vision, mission and core values, 2) selecting and preparing a planter and team (assessment, including coaching and training), 3) creating strategic partnerships (especially with financial supporters and key staff), and 4) resourcing (including marketing and outreach materials, as well as examining the launch plan and pattern). Students will be equipped in the major skills necessary to plant a church or participate in the church planting process.(Congregational Development)

The Rev. Tom Herrick is the Executive Director of the Titus Institute for Church Planting and also serves as the Anglican Communion Network’s Director of Church Planting. In his current capacity with the Anglican Communion Network (ACN), Fr. Herrick leads a national church planting effort as it works to give birth to new church plants following a carefully designed plan and process. He currently assists also Common Cause Partners, most notably the Convocation of Anglicans in North America (CANA) and the Anglican Mission in the Americas (AMiA), in their efforts to launch and grow new congregations. In earlier years, Fr. Herrick helped to birth a church planting movement in the Diocese of Virginia by working with the diocesan Commission for Church Planting for nine years, leading the group for six years as Chairman. During that time, the Commission planted 17 churches. They accomplished this by focusing on developing the necessary processes for recruiting, assessment, coaching, training and supervision and by providing the infrastructure necessary to sustain continual growth.

In October of 2007, Tom launched the Titus Institute for Church Planting, whose mission is to recruit, assess, coach, train and deploy leaders to mobilize this church planting movement in North America. The Titus Institute works to bring together Jurisdictions, Church Planting Leaders, Church Planting Support Ministries, and Financial Donors to plant Great Commission churches that will “make disciples who make disciples and plant churches that will plant churches.” Tom Herrick’s foundational belief is that our culture must be transformed and this will only happen through the exponential birthing of new congregations that reach people with the love of Jesus Christ and the truth of the Gospel.

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Logistical Information

Travel and Directions - Nashotah House is located near Delafield, Wisconsin, which is 30 miles west of Milwaukee, near Interstate 94. Click here for a map and directions.

Tuition - Credit - $990, CEU - $495, Audit - $495.

Registration Deadline - Registration for credit should be submitted prior to June 1, 2008 for Session I and prior to June 15, 2008 for Session II. After that date, auditors will be admitted on a space available basis depending on class size.

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